This autographed photo was sent in by long time SZoner, Wally Stallone from Costa Rica! It was autographed by Tommy Morrison.
Category: Rocky V
“Rocky: The Undisputed Collection”
On November 3, 2009, MGM Home Entertainment will release ROCKY: The Undisputed Collection Blu-ray Box Set, comprising all six films in the “Rocky” series. The set is presented on seven discs, which includes a “Rocky Anthology” documentary disc, and other bonus features which you can read about here. You can even pre-order it here.
“Rocky” The Undisputed Collection
The HDRoom.com has announced that on November 3rd, a seven disc collection of all of the “Rocky” movies will be released on Blu-ray. Amazon.com has the collection listed at 30% off for pre-orders. Hopefully this will be the definitve collection that all fans have requested. As more information on the extras becomes available, we’ll post the information.
Why “Rocky Balboa” Works
On June 27, 2009, Christopher Crespo at the Orlando Movie Examiner posted an article titled “Why Rocky Balboa Works Where the Other Rocky Sequels Failed”. Crespo actually has some good things to say about “Rocky II” and “Rocky III” but focuses his attention on how “Rocky Balboa” (like the original “Rocky”) mirrors what was happening in Sly’s life and “Stallone (didn’t) pretend things (were) different from what they (were).” You can read the full piece by clicking here.
Rocky’s Best Opponents
William Russo, over at the Bleacher Report, takes a look at “The Best and Worst Opponents of Rocky Balboa.” There’s an online poll and right now Apollo and Clubber are at at 30% with Drago close behind at 28%. Thunderlips [2%], Tommy Gunn [6%], and Mason Dixon [4%] are lagging way behind.
Rocky: The Ultimate Guide
Hi Craig,
My name is Bess Braswell, and I work in marketing at DK Publishing. I recently noticed that you have Rocky: The Ultimate Guide up on Stallonezone.com, which is fantastic! Thank you very much! We’ve changed the cover from the version on your site, so I’ve attached the final cover.
Thanks again for showing the book – you have a fantastic site!
Best wishes,
Bess
DK Publishing
Rocky: The Ultimate Guide. Jam-packed with over 1,000 stills and digitally remastered photos bringing together moments from the original “Rocky” through the first five films as well as details on the final installment, “Rocky Balboa.”
Honoring the thirtieth anniversary of the original Rocky film, as well as the Winter 2006 release of Rocky Balboa, a definitive reference to all six films in the blockbuster series features more than one thousand stills and digitally re-mastered pictures, as well as plot information, cast and character profiles, accounts of Rocky’s most famous fights, and more. (An MGM/Sony Pictures film, written & directed by Sylvester Stallone, releasing Winter 2006, starring Sylvester Stallone)
To Pre-Order the Hardback click HERE
Paperback Orders can click HERE
– Craig
Rocky: The Ultimate Guide
Here’s a StalloneZone Exclusive first look at a book that all Sly and Rocky fans will want to own – Rocky: The Ultimate Guide. Jam-packed with over 1,000 stills and digitally remastered photos bringing together moments from the original “Rocky” through the first five films as well as details on the final installment, “Rocky Balboa.”
To Pre-Order the Hardback click HERE
Paperback Orders can click HERE
– Craig
“Rocky” Action Figure Line
Steve Comenzo the Editor-in-Chief of ActionFigs.com. wrote in to say: I thought this may be of interest to your readers.
You’re probably as impressed as me. It is so cool that they are creating figures for so many of the characters from each of the Rocky movies and multiple figures for the main characters! – Craig
Bill Pruitt’s “New” Old “Rocky
SZoner, Bill Pruitt checked in with a couple of Rocky V paintings from ’89 that he submitted to Sly as potential poster ideas. Check out Bill’s updated site for even more of his work!
Limited Edition Rocky Figures and More!
Jeremy Padawer, head of Entertainment Marketing for Jakks Pacific checked in to remind SZoners about the cool line of “Rocky” figures that are they’re producing.
Here’s what Jeremy had to say:
We’re producing the Rocky action figure line – literally manufacturing and marketing practically every important character from the Rocky movies.
Including: Rocky, Adriane, Mick, Paulie, Thunderlips, Roberto Duran, Joe Frasier, Mike Tyson (cameo Rocky Balboa), and 30+ others.
I’m running a promotion on my personal website – http://www.jeremy.com.
Basically, we did a 1:50 Pre-Production Rocky Balboa bronzed figure in a polybag packaging for 2006 NYC Licensing Show. We’re going to follow up with a 1:1000 bronze figure in regular Rocky packaging that we give away on the streets of Philadelphia in late August!
I’m really looking forward to the release of these figures! Check out Jeremy’s Blog for full details and news about other cool products!
– Craig Zablo [July 6, 2006]